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Hair Fix: Fine, Dry, Chemically Treated Hair
Introduction
Brigid O'Connor is the VP of Operations for HairBoutique.com. Our many team members graciously share their hair challenges, inspiring us. Note: If you would like to share your own hair challenges, hair fix questions, or related stories, please email me to discuss. Brigid has baby fine hair, which she loves to wear shoulder length or slightly shorter with only a few layers. In keeping with her strong Irish heritage, Brigid has deep blue eyes and perfect creamy skin. She prefers to wear her hair brushed off her face, which showcases her stunning facial features. Climate And Chemicals May Cause DrynessAlthough Brigid grew up in the cold and snowy Midwest, she loves the more moderate Dallas climate. This has definitely impacted her fine tresses, "especially in the Summer heat," which makes them feel "more dry." She loves to have her hair professionally woven with highlights and lowlights. They play off her natural milk chocolate brown and add volume. But she also has to protect against chemical hair color damage, which also tends to make her hair "feel a little bit drier." Fine hair is generally less prone to severe chemical damage than other hair types, but it can still react by becoming drier and less shiny. Experimenting With Hair Products For Fine Hair
Working at HairBoutique.com has allowed Brigid to try many products for her fine hair, which she only washes "every other day." After experimenting with various hair care products from many of the HairBoutique.com lines, she found some favorites. She said it "creates fabulous softness and shine with lots of volume." In the past, she has also used Rene Furterer Tonucia Shampoo for Fine & Limp Hair. Brigid liked the Tonucia because it "softened and left her hair fuller." Although she achieved great results with Tonucia, she said she's "loving the Fioravanti." Brigid does not dilute the Fioravanti shampoo but does get her hair wet (with lukewarm water) before pouring a little shampoo into her hands to mix with water. Once suds are formed, she gently drizzles it over her head and pats it into her strands. Because her hair is fine and she wants lots of volume, Brigid avoids using rinse-out conditioners, which can often wear fine strands down. To generate her typical dazzling shine, Brigid frequently finishes with a cool to cold water rinse. Brigid towel-blots her tresses as much as possible to remove excess water and drippage. Once her hair is partially air-dried, she applies a leave-in conditioning spray. This imparts softness and blocks frizz. Brigid selects products that are very light and don't weigh her hair down.
The John Frieda product was specifically created as a spray formula to guarantee that it is very light and will not weigh fine tresses down at all. Brigid has found that many similar leave-in conditioning products are just too heavy for her fine tresses. After applying the Daily Nourishment product, Brigid blow-dries her strands bent over at the waist. She uses a large round brush that is approximately 3" in diameter. When her hair is mostly dry, she finishes by directly blowing the air from her blow dryer down the shaft of her hair to add shine. Although Brigid's hair has a natural shine, if you want to crank up the shimmer a bit, consider using a tiny spritz of a light shine or gloss shine product. Spray the product into the palms of your hands and lightly swiped over the top of your finished style. Hair Accessories
Brigid is a classic beauty who loves beautiful hair accessories. Although she enjoys wearing gorgeous silk scarves and Charmeuse headbands, she is also a fan of elegant silk flowers like those that Hairboutique.com carries from Karen Marie, Karin's Garden, and Michelle Roy. Her hair length and style are perfect for adornment with one stunning flower mounted on a hair clip. Brigid prefers to wear the flower on one side of her face. She also looks great with one flower pinned at the back of a half-up/half-down hairstyle. Brigid has also fallen in love with the HairDo clip-in extensions from HairUWear, which give her instant length. She loves wearing Jon Renau products, which are specifically designed to add volume. More Tips For Dealing With Fine Hair That Gets DryAfter some experimentation, Brigid has created a great hair care routine for her fine hair. Some people with fine strands discover that their tresses get drier during the changes of the seasons rather than just in the Summer like Brigid's.
Fine hair can get drier in the Winter as well as the Summer. Of course, chemical treatments will also tend to make fine hair a little drier. When hair is fine, it is essential to use hair care products that impart enough moisture to soften the dryness without flattening delicate roots. Sometimes, volume-enhancing products may slightly dry since they are designed to pump up the strands. Therefore, it is always a great idea to find a product that provides softening and volumizing results without adding to any dryness issues. One key challenge of building a customized hair care regime for your hair type, texture, and condition is understanding that not all products work for everyone. While Brigid has identified a fabulous set of products for her, they may or may not work for you. Root Lift TipsBrigid tends to avoid excessive layering in her hairstyles, so she is not as interested in building in excessive root lift, which some styles require.
However, when she is glamming up for a night of clubbing, Brigid loves to use JF Lazartique Hair Volume Tonic. Brigid has reported that she loves the JF Lazartique because "it's not greasy or sticky like some root volumizing products she has tried." The JF Lazartique "is dispensed in a light mist that distributes evenly." Brigid adores how full the Hair Volume Tonic makes her strands feel. Pump Up The VolumeWhen applying the JF Lazartique Hair Volume Tonic, Brigid pulls individual sections of hair (about a handful at a time) away from her head. She sprays the roots liberally. Brigid noted, "She sections her hair into 5-6 sections and then treats the roots for each section." If you wish to pump up the roots and overall hair volume, consider trying a root lifter like JF Lazartique or some of the other excellent root lift products on the market from all the great hair care lines, such as JF Lazartique, Phyto, Rene Furterer, and Leonor Greyl. Phyto makes a fabulous product known as PhytoVolume Actif, a favorite of many accessories. The company also offers an entire volume-enhancing system that helps pump up the fullness factor without weighing strands down. SummaryEveryone is unique and deserves to follow the best path for their hair. Life is too short to suffer with hair care products that go against your true comfort hair zone. So go out there and find the products that give you true joy. |
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